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Run Rabbit Run: Curated Cocktail Wonderland @ Brgy Poblacion

June 28, 2018

Over the past year, Poblacion has quickly become a hot spot for hole-in-the-wall restaurants and watering holes with new happenings popping up almost every month. Recently opened Run Rabbit Run is the latest addition to Poblacion and they call themselves “your new local neighborhood cocktail bar.”

Run Rabbit Run will lead you down the rabbit hole towards its Wonderland – a place to escape from the day’s worries, stumble upon a friend or two, and delight over their curated cocktails.

I love truffle in everything. Pizza, pasta, breakfast, desserts – you name it. But I’ve never had it in a cocktail. (That’s not saying much since I’ve been a teetotaler until last month) The white truffle essence adds a sensation of allure and whets the appetite. I felt the need to have something even more savory to pair with the drink.

The bartenders are trained by their Singaporean counterparts to ensure that the quality is consistent.

A signature from their original location, Bitters and Love in Singapore, the Kaya Toast is an homage to its namesake and one of Singapore’s most popular breakfasts. This works best as a dessert cocktail.

If Singapore has their own signature drink, Run Rabbit Run made sure that the Philippines had its own too. Mix this as you would a regular halo-halo and drink through the straw to reach the sago. Among all the cocktails that we tried, the taste of the alcohol was most apparent in this drink.

If I had just one word to describe the cocktails from Run Rabbit Run, it would be: dangerous. Dangerous for someone like me who’s only learning to drink. There’s barely any burning sensation when I down the drinks, and the flavors blend so well that I can’t help but take sip after sip. And apparently, sugar and alcohol isn’t an ideal mix.

Cleverly named, these shots pack a punch in both flavor and spirit. My favorite among the three is the Ichiban as I like citrusy flavors.

Soon, they plan to expand their menu to also include bar chow. For the meantime, they’re focusing on serving the best drinks.

When asked about the challenges of opening a bar in the Philippines, Fiona Fernandez, Events and Marketing Director, commented on the huge difference between the Singaporean and Filipino crowd. “In Singapore, people just drink until midnight and they’re done. Here, people come in at 11 and finish at 3, almost as if they didn’t have work the next day!”

FINAL THOUGHTS

I love the overall vibe of Run Rabbit Run. Its ambiance transports you from the bright streets of Poblacion to a moody, almost isolated but not lonely environment. Their music plays at just the right volume and is a great mix of indie alternative and EDM – from Glue by Fickle Friends to Million Bucks by Smallpools.

The creativity behind all their signature cocktails is an indication of their attention to detail and pendant desire to serve drinks only of the highest standard.

For something closer to a classic, order the Jessica Rabbit. For something new, have the Mr. Truffles. Budget at ₱ 800/head.

Live an Awesome Life,

Monique of Team Our Awesome Planet

Disclosure: Our meal was courtesy of Run Rabbit Run. I wrote this article with my biases, opinions, and insights.